Two Ways to Get the MAPT: Online or On-Campus

Who Is It For?

The Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology) program allows the student to prepare for several supportive roles to those serving in positions of ministerial leadership, as opposed to the MDiv and MACM that focus on the development of particular ministerial skills. The program is available for those who are planning to function in the following vocational opportunities:

Associate Pastor

Church Administrator

Lay Leader

Bible Teacher

Goals for This Degree

Upon satisfactory completion of the Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology) program the graduate should be able to accomplish the following objectives:

Evaluate and communicate biblical theological truths in the context of Christian ministries.

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Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology) Requirements (36 Hours)

Fields of emphasis provide opportunity for students to complete studies in the areas of Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Church History, and Applied Theology (Pastoral Studies). The curriculum requires 12 hours of Theological-Historical Studies, 12 hours of Biblical Studies, and 12 hours of Church Ministries.

The candidate for the Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology) must earn a minimum of twenty-one (21) semester hours through BMA Seminary. Up to fifteen (15) semester hours of work may be transferred from an accredited institution toward the Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology) degree.

All courses taken must be 500-600 level.

Biblical Studies (12 Hours)

OT 511 Old Testament Introduction and Survey I

OT 512 Old Testament Introduction and Survey II

NT 511 New Testament Introduction and Survey I

NT 512 New Testament Introduction and Survey II

Theological-Historical Studies (12 Hours)

TH 511 Systematic Theology I

TH 512 Systematic Theology II

CH 511 General Church History I

CH 621 Survey of Baptist Heritage

Church Ministries (12 Hours)

Required Course (3 hours)

PM 517 Theology of Disciple-Making

Students may substitute PM 514 & EV 512 for PM 517 and one elective.

Electives (9 hours)

RE 511 Church Administration

RE 513 History & Philosophy of Christian Education

RE 537 Theological Foundations for Biblical Counseling

PM 521 Theology of Worship

PR 517 Hermeneutics in Preaching

Miss 521 Selected Topics in Missions

Students must choose three of the above courses or courses determined by the Dean to be consistent with the purpose and outcomes of the degree.

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BMA Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelors, and masters degrees.
BMA Seminary (Graduate Studies Division) is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools to award the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Church Ministries, Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology), and the Master of Arts (Religion) degree.